Registration Open Now

Get the best prices by signing up early at BikeReg. Registration closes at midnight Thursday, June 18!

 

Fisher Farm Shootout

First Race Thursday, May 14! Registration now open for all six races in this fun new Thursday night series.

For the Love of the Sport

The 2009 US Cup, presented by Specialized, features the Kenda Cup East and the Kenda Cup West Series.

Our mission: "to establish a national mountain bike series that creates synergies between race organizers, and its pro/amateur athletes. These mountain biking events will showcase our nations finest riders while fostering the development of new talent in a way that makes economic sense for organizers and participants alike." It's an exciting year, and we're happy to be a part of it. Check out all the great races in the 2009 Kenda Cup East:

May 3: SERC #5, Ducktown, TN

May 31: Bump & Grind, Birmingham, AL

June 5: The Hoo-Ha!, Massanutten, VA

June 21: Cowbell Summer Solstice

Aug 8-9: Snow Shootout, Mt. Snow. VT

Aug 15-16: Yankee Clipper, Windham, NY

 

Please support our sponsors!

Without the great sponsors of the Cowbell Challenge, our races wouldn't happen, and neither would the community support we provide. These great businesses do a lot for the community, and we encourage you to check them out.

 

Presenting Sponsors

Lomax logoLomax Tile & Marble provides distinctive tile and marble design, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential properties. Walter Hannah, president, is a generous supporter and an enthusiastic participant in mountain biking.

 

Organic Systems  logoRely on Organic Systems to provide Natural Organic Turf & Shrub Care, Plant Health Care & Integrated Pest Management. Organic Systems Cares for your environment naturally.

 

The Right Words logoSpecializing in marketing and technical communications support to small and medium-size businesses, The Right Words, LLC provides design, content, planning and execution tied to the unique needs of your business. We deliver the right words (and pictures) to the right audience in the right medium, to help your business succeed.

 

Medic Support

Cabarus EMSMedic Support will be on hand throughout the race, and we are grateful to David Hampton and Cabarrus County EMS for once again providing their assistance to ensure a safe event.

 

 

 

 

Partners

Kenda logoKenda Mountain Bike tires are known world wide as durable, efficient and affordable tires that really hook up. choose from Cross Country or Downhill/Freeride/Urban sizes and styles.

 

CBC logoCarolina Bicycle Company (locations in Huntersville and Pineville)We are passionate about bikes - all kinds of bikes. We're here to help you have the best cycling experience possible by offering the right bikes and accessories for your ride. Carolina Bicycle Company is a full-service bicycle retailer, from training wheels to racing bikes, and everything in between. We service all brands and work toward a 48-hour service turnaround so you can get riding again. Come see us and you'll understand why we're so passionate about what we do. Cycling is what we know best.

The Cycle Path logoThe Cycle Path provides quality bicycles, cycling supplies and service with a personal touch. Our goal is to support the ultimate American Dream and remain a small business. We promote bicycling, by lobbying towns for safe riding locations, designing and building mountain bike trails, and supporting the local bicycling clubs.

 

Specialized Designs for WomenSpecialized Designs for WoSpecializedmen, a philosophy and commitment to designing gear and apparel for women who ride.

Specialized Competitive XC Bikes are the fastest, lightest and most efficient performance mountain bikes, built for riders and racers looking for effortless speed and agility over cross-country and technical terrain.

 

Homewood Suites logoHomewood Suites in Davidson is headquarters hotel for Cowbell Challenge 2009. Convenient to I-77 (Exit 30), with spacious King suites that sleep up to four, fully equipped kitchen, internet access, scrumptious full breakfast buffet every morning, and more. Complimentary bike wash after the day's racing is done!

 

 

Hammer Nutrition logoYou may think that honest, customer-first businesses selling legitimate products have become extinct. Hammer Nutrition is a refreshing exception - No hype, just great products and service. Our longevity, sterling reputation and devoted following amongst serious endurance athletes is unrivaled in the marketplace. Since 1987, my passion has been helping serious endurance athletes reach their highest levels of athletic performance and physical health safely, naturally, and legally, one completely satisfied client at a time.

Developed by Mountain Bikers for Mountain Bikers...MTB Path
MTB Path is a community, the place to express yourself! Create a blog, post that video of your bike ride, share your ride photos, discuss your last ride or your next ride, share your tips and ideas in the forum. Be heard, seen and get connected with MTB Path.

clifbar logoClif Bar and Company started on a bike ride. Our founder, Gary took a bite of another energy bar and thought to himself: "I could make a better bar than this." Today we still want to make things better. Our food. Our company. Our planet.

We'll keep working on it.

We can't invite you all into our kitchen to enjoy a meal, but we're excited to have a way to share our food with you.

 

AbershamWelcome to a community comfortably seated in east Davidson, convenient to historic downtown, yet offering seclusion and privacy. Abersham has been carefully designed by blending two unique principles — stewardship of the land and common gathering space. Offering a new opportunity to colonize Davidson like the early settlers once did, Abersham abounds in private luxury, while encouraging a sense of community in the vast shared open spaces. Over 45% of the settlement - 100 acres - will be permanently protected and carefully monitored by the Davidson Lands Conservancy to ensure its long-term environmental sustainability and to retain the natural beauty.

Visit Lake NormanNestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Norman are the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville. These unique towns present a wide array of leisure amenities for visitors and guests including upscale shopping, year-round golfing, fishing and other water activities.  Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in the Carolinas, is THE place for fun in the sun! Created in 1963 by Duke Energy, Lake Norman is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline. Lake Norman offers numerous attractions to explore. From Lake Norman, you may enjoy the ease of traveling anywhere in the state. We're just north of Charlotte, and the mountains and coast are only a short drive away.  Whatever your desire, find it outside your door in Lake Norman!

BikeRumor! part of BikeRumor.comBikeBoardMedia, Inc. launched in June 2008 by some cyclists who just really enjoy everything about bikes as a way to share information that all cycling fanatics could enjoy. Our focus is on featuring the latest, greatest bike gadgets, news, rumors and trends. We’ll cover a little racing, but honestly, there are people out there that do it better than we ever could, so we’ll just post periodic links to the coverage that we enjoy.

Brawley's BeverageAt Brawley's, we believe in selling beer and wine made by "people" in breweries and wineries, not by corporations in factories. We strive to have the biggest and best quality beer selection in the region. We have a wide price range in our wines, with a focus on wines you can afford to drink everyday. When you are ready to celebrate that special event in your life we have a diverse selection of splurge wines as well. At Brawley's we like to see a continuity from grower to winemaker to importer to distributor, then from us to you.

Mona VieMona Via products feature an exclusive blend of the Brazilian açai berry, found only in remote regions of the Amazon, and other body-beneficial fruits, each selected for its unique properties. MonaVie is designed to provide you with the antioxidants and phytonutrients you need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Contact independent distributor Me & My Shadow today.

Adjust the World ChiropracticVisit Adjusting the World Chiropractic at our state-of-the-art facility in Huntersville, and you will discover the true wellness lifestyle.  We will show you the natural way to better health without resulting to the use of medications such as Zoloft, Lyrica, Chantex, and Alli.  We are convinced that after one visit you will see why chiropractic is the safe and effective alternative to back surgery.

byeKyleByekyle produces Simple Straps, a utilitarian all-purpose bike strap, now comes in many colors in addition to the original black. The Simple Strap is a Polypropylene webbing strap with rubber backing that cinches tight around your frame, seatpost or stem to hold tubes, tools, bottles, etc. Designed for mountain biking and tested on the wonderful trails in Virginia, the Simple Strap's length and velcro proportions are made so that will fit a tube, CO2, and tire levers (or a tool, or pump), or just a tube, or any other combo.

Davidson Chocolate CompanyDavidson Chocolate Co. offers the finest truffles, fudge,sugar free chocolate and amazing confections. Using classic recipes that date to 1887, Davidson Chocolate Co. truffles are hand-crafted using only fresh ingredients.  Neither preservatives nor paraffin are used.  Our dark chocolate is a full bodied 70% cocoa mass that has a rich, decadent taste.  Fudge is cooked in an open kettle and paddled on a 1,000 pound granite table resulting in a rich and creamy texture for all seven flavors.

Bicycle SportThe original Bicycle Sport, located on Selwyn Avenue in Charlotte, offers top brands including Trek, Fisher, Serotta, Orbea, Bob Strollers, BMC, Capo Forma, Sugoi, Giro, Bell and many more! Call 704.335.0323 for pricing and to get answers to any other questions you have.

Honey StingerLocated in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger Inc., was founded in 2002 to bring convenient honey-based energy foods to consumers. Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews are formulated specifically for health-conscious individuals and athletes seeking a great tasting energy snack. Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews are unique as they are the first to include naturally occurring fiber and protein derived from 100% Organic tapioca syrup and honey. Made with USDA certified Organic ingredients. Gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO ingredients. 0g Trans Fats and no partially hydrogenated oils. 100% RDA Vitamin C along with 1g protein and 1g fiber per package. Adults and kids love them!.

Summit CoffeeIn the past ten years, Summit Coffee has brewed or sold 122,840 pounds of coffee. The shop has been open for 52,632 hours, has employed 253 different people, and their have been 1,130 musical performances at Summit Coffee. Additionally, Summit Coffee has made charitable donations, charity fundraising, and community involvement a top priority. In the ten years, Summit has donated or raised more than $120,000 for non-profit organizations. Visit Summit and help celebrate 10 years of brewing the extreme bean.

Toast CafeWelcome to Toast . . . our American dream come true. Our foundation is solidly built on family and years of restaurant experience. Our purpose is simple: to provide excellent food, exceptional service and a comfortable, inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy. We have kept all of your old favorites and have added some of our own. Feedback is essential! We are here to serve you and strive to make every visit to TOAST a pleasurable one. The menu will continue to evolve until we're satisfied that you're satisfied. Suggestions and additional menu ideas are always welcome. Thank you for your continued support and have a great day!

Interested in volunteering at the race, or helping us organize the 2009 event? Contact us today at organizers@cowbellchallenge.org.